An idea to curb 'senioritis': TSC upgrading requirements for designating high school valedictorians

10:11 PM,
Mar. 17, 2013

Katherine Isbell has a laugh with Claire DeFreese during a party with cookies and punch in the Creative Corral early childhood education program Friday at McCutcheon High School. Isbell, who is on track to be one of the school valedictorians, organized the party.

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Entering high school four years ago, Katherine Isbell didn't know what career path she was headed toward.

"I wanted to make sure whatever I wanted to do I'd be able to do it by having the grades," Isbell said.

Now finishing her final semester at McCutcheon High School, Isbell is one of eight students designated as a valedictorian for the 2012-13 school year. Her inclusion in the south side school's top academic ranking already is set. ...